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T. H. VANDEN BERG’S
D Tn l? ianofortes and Musical Goods,
NO. 76 LAST SIDE BROAD STREET
_ COLUMBUS, GA.
at ail times be found a large
selection of_Lignt, Newton & Bradbury’s world
r n l Preml m Plano to
thp h(*t i "er with an assortment of Piano Fortes from
the best Manufactories In the U. States of all styles and pS
ALSO,
Guitars, Violincellos, Viollng,
’^ Tamborlnes Plates, Flntliias,
Accordeons, Music Boxes, Claiionetts,
Ulageolctts and Fifes.
BANiI U t kh o Sos BRA BS INSTRUMENTS for
together wall Bass and Tknor I) U.v S
ofSHEFT A ?Tr C i^V n ' l , th ‘‘ ,jai 'Sest Assortment
thn , **“*"■ MUSIC for all the above utfined instruments
h iw n a be rouud s,,ulh of Philadelphia.
„ S *cond hand Pianos taken in exchange when new ones
arebought, and the highest prices allowed for old one"?
.Second hand Pianos for Sale or Rent.
Pianos, Organs, Melodeons, and all other kinds ol
Musical Instruments tuned and repaired in the best manner, and
at the shortest notice, and warranted to give entire satis action.
All orders left at our store will be promptly attended to.
„. r T. II VANDEN BERG,
7b Broad Street,Sign of the Mammoth Fiddle.
Oofnmhus. Nov. 6,1855. w&twtf.
TWENTY PIANOS A WEEK.
igg. ALTHOUGH it may appear incredible, yet
is nevertheless true that Lighte, Newton &.
U U WV/!/ ,{r;i<lb " r y tnrn out of their Manufactory 20
w X \J pianos a week; this being a uiucti larger num
ber than any other Manufactory in the country prbdin es, and
being conclu-dve evidence that their Instruments arc moro ca
Kerly sought alter than other .
The undersigned having made airarg intents for the sa'e of
the above na ned Pianos, has how in his Wareroorn ami will
continue to keep a large assortment of their Instruments of
•various styles and finish, embracing every new and desirabl
pattern, from the plainest to. the most elegant.
The above Pianos took the first premium at the World’s
Fair, and at the Fair of the American institute in 1853.
T. H VANDEN BERG,
76 Broad Street,Columous,Ca.
Nov. 6.—w&twtf
VALUABLE SERVANTS FOE SALE.
HIGH PRICE!
THE family consists of a woman and four children. The
woman is 27 years old and one of the best house ‘servants
in Georgia. She is a good seamstress, washer, ironeraud pas
hry cook. He- olddgtchild isa giil, 10 years old, sews well, is
a good nurse, neat, active and handsome.
The next is a boy, 8 y< arsold, well s.rown and every way sup
erior. Trie next is a girl, five yearsp.'d,aud the youngest is a
boy 2 years old—equal to any.
These servants are offered lor no fault. The owner is una
*'hle to keep them lb* wishes to purchase hands lor the farm.
He prefers having tin m lakeu on trial for one or two weeks.
Apply to [novfi —twlin] A YI-.R &K< iTOR.
WHITS WHCAT WANTED!
AT PALACE MILLS!
WE will pay $ l per bnstiel Cash, l< r Prime White Wheat
(well cleaned.) and §T 60 for Prime Red.
Farmers, avail yourselves of this chance.
novtj w&twtf G W. WINTER, Pres’t.
LIST OF LETTERS.
\LIST OF LETTERS’ remaining in the Post OITn e
at Columbus (7a Nov. I. 1855,..which, il mil taken
wiut by Jan. 1, 1850. will be sent to the Dead Letter office.
A
Adams, Sarah A Abbott, Eliza Adams, Stephen
Arche,Sarah Adam*, Mrs. E Anthony, Lewis
Attaway, Jane
U
33rown, E Baekley, T C Blome, L T
Brown, Henry R Baker, E T Belt, J VV
Bray, Joseph B .Blodget, P W Beers, YVm E
Brown, Win F Beacon, Matthew 4Beman, Eliza
Brown, Mary Jane Boland, D Bowls, TI H
Bandy, Ephraim
C
Colt, John Caslellaw, ri S Cleveland, P II
Cohen, Henry Cary, Rebecca Clark, Andrew
Carr, John Crane, J D S
Calhoun, Elizabeth Crawiord. R M Chantoers, Mary
D
Dozier, Martha A Dyer, J Denin & Fenn
Dalpurt, Amanda Dickson, M. A 2 Doven,J G
Davis, Mary
E & F
Tanegan, P H Foster, Sarah Ferris, T B
a
Gilmer, Taylor &Ganett, Win George, Franking
Cos Griswold, S & Cos Grice, Emilia
Gilbert, James
H
Henry, Joseph Hall, Silas C Harrison, Win M
He as, PatiicK* Hart, Henry C Hatehins, Mary A
Hicks, Wmll Hill, II ratio Hunter, .John D
Hile, W fi Hick-', Titos
.1 & K
Jones, Elvira E Ivaine, YVm Kittleband, JD 2
Jordan, Mary A Kilton, Bancroft &
Jones, James Cos.
I J
Lewis, Martha Leatt, G* o Lendin, Annie
Lawrence, YVm F Laws, Richard Limeison, John
Lester, Missouri A Levin, S T Livingston YV YV
Lewis, JC 2 Lawrence, Arthur l.owden, Henry
Lane, J H Lane, Sarah E Lowery, Lewis
JU
Massey, Savannah Mullen, James M McGorvan, John
Mims, WII Mullen, Mary A ‘Mclntyre, John
Mote, Rebecca MeElvy, F O MeNeal, YV in
Mar.in, J.l McCalla, E A McPherson, D
Manning, Jane McCann, B R 2McCarihy, John
Mays, Geo YY 7 McGuire, .iainos McDonald, Ehi
Miller, J D McCarthy, FYV McDonald, G
Milton, H O
N & O
Norrell, W D Nell, Elizabeth Owens, Martha
Nutzel.Ch Newberry, Irena 2 O’Neal, Rhody
Norrell', Hansford 2Newman, James
t*
l’srkhurst, S R Paul, George Persons, Mary
Phillips, YV N Pool, YVm Pruett, Martha L
Pace, James R 2 Pool, Amanda Petius, Geo YV
I’arktnat), R G
ißossOn, Titos Rees, YVm f> Ruutn, J M
Robinson, Fortune Keay, I’ rime is
Smith, G YV Siglar,'Matilda A 25berling, Mary A j
:Scott, John S Snowden, Bradt'd SSaffold, Adam
€tcve.)?, M E Stidham, Thomas .*nead, I 11
jgeatt, Geo Sherman & Harris Smith, Abram
jStantield, James Shepard, YY nt Smith, i t
rSinis, YV H
’Thompson, Rebeca.Thompsom, M YV Tait, Win FI
Thompson, EJw’d Titcomb, H B \ lekory, Jane
Thomas, J S
Williams, W.n Whitfirld, N J Wolfia.nn, Ann E
Will P icket Woodruti &Cos YY ingfield, YV o £
‘White. J W 3 Williams, C W William?, Elya
Wood berry, D. Williams, James Wright, Milton
‘Wood, Francis YVattsoii, Gilbert YVtlhams, John
‘Whitridge, F & Cos j
Persons calling Tor any nf .he letter, on thi* list vv, I j
mleaic ask for advertised letters. It. C. hORSI lli,r. - •
11 r.rn.imhns. (7a. Nov. 1. 1855,
Rare Chance for the Million!
OiIRKT VI AS GIFT
TICKETS $5
AT 2 o’clock on Monday, the 24th day of December
next, will b • drawn, in trontot our Auction Rom, a
t j lgl 0 f Magnificent Prizes, consisting in part, oi the know
ing articles, viz:
14 FINE GOLD WATCHES,
1 in. set with Om .10.1.1*5 2 Fin. Silver do; D.a
----t PinQ and Rin CT ": Gold Coin, So to !y59 - .eces ,
‘siker Pi ehers, Ta’mi.in. S tmd Cream Mags; Silver
%r. Gild ’Pin*. Kh* **,
Chains, Lockets, Crosses and Bracekt-,
NeckUcesand Sleeve buttons; SitiCt Mounted
Colors? Pitchers, Forks Spoons, Tea I rays,
and Ltndle Stick*; Gold ThtniM*. Pe.-
cila and Tooth pick*: Pancy 111 _
kets Desks, Cigar Stands., and a gie
many Beautiful Art.cles too tedious to men w < ■
Four hundred and forty one ““riJvv’five drawn out. The
the Wheel, and onchnndred and “It Owe dr. .
M 021 “
Room. ~ „ ,„u vv ;m t 0 purchase tickets
by
.enclosing us Five L>oll N s ; RRI3 on & McGEHEE,
iIAKI 59 Broad Street.
t i 1C55 w&twta.
Columbus, Qa , Nov- J J^ 5 -,
GUANO.
Twenty Tons, for Sale by
y T t.REENWOOD & GRIMES.
Columbus, Ga., Nov. 1-
||i’ .00,000 d!!?li
IWSi 0 str^ute d To-morrow, Nov.B.jjl3|
IjQjij 1,000 Prizes. Sales close at 9A. M. fipjlJ
llfll Now is yonr chance. JOHN MAY. A g't. jj|
Advances on Cotton.
T H * subscriber Is prepared to to make liberal advances on
Gotten an I other produce. R J MOSES
Office hours from 9am.to4 p. m. Warren’* Arcade.
-Z OV< W&j,w|f
JUST RECEIVED
BY
MARCUS &, CHAFFIN,
PICKLED and Smoked Tongues,
Fulton Market Beef,
Pig Pork,
VVhi ti Beans, Spl.t Peas,
Onions, Potatoes,
Salmon, Pickled, Fresh &, Smoked,
Mackerel, in Barrels and Kits,
Hominy, Fresh Crackers,
Fine Fresh Goshen Butter, by every Steamer.
Columbus Nov. 1. wtwtf
AGENCY BANK OF HAMBURG, S C
AT FLORENCE, GA.
I AM prepared to Discount Drafts and furnish Exchange at
the usual rates of other liauksor Agents.
A. W. HILL, Agem.
Florence. Ca .Nov. 1. 18T5. w&;wltn.
Public Sale.
63 Plant oi inn Negroes will be sold at public outcry, on
Thursday, 22d of November, at 11 o’clock, at Mitten,
on the Central Railroad, -(79 mile station.)
THIS gang of Negroes were raised in Screven County,
on the Plantation of Jeft|rson Roberts, and are well
known throughout the county as good plantation hands,
accustomed to the culture of corn and cotton. The men
are among the most expert and skillful timber cutters in
the State To i hose desirous of purchasing Negroes for
plantation purposes unexceptionable in every respect, and
ol established reputation in their neighborhood, an oppor
tunity is afforded ruch as seldom occurs.
Titles undoubted. Terms cash, or city acceptances.
For information apply to THOS. W. COLLINS,
Macon, Ga., or
YVILLY & MONTMOLLIN,
novl—w&tw2f- Savannah. Ga.
WANTED.
ACJt BIJVE T MAKER , also a CHAIR MAKER, for
which liberal wages will be given.
„ It. G. JEFFERSON & CO
Columbus, Nov. 3d—twtf
STATE FAIR,
Montgomery & West Point Railroad, i
Mmuormry, Ala. net 23,1855. \
STOCK and all a-udei intended lor exhibition at theSfafe
Fair, to beheld in M ditgomeryon the 20th of November,
will bo passed over this road free of charge, and persons hav
ing such will phase give timely notice to the Super ntendent,
so that, the requisite cars may be in readiness at the several
staii ms.
P.-rs >ns making themselves known as visitors to the Fair,
will be passed at halt toe regular (are.
SS MUEL G. JONES,
oct27—twtd Eng’r & Sup’t.
HOME AGAIN !
ITAKE this opportunity of informing my friends and pat
rons that i have re-opened my CLOTHING I STAHi.DH
VI .\NT aid would solicit an inspection ofiny very choice and
superior Stock of Goods, selected by myself from the best
an 1 most .fashionable Marks in London and Paris,consisting of
14inch and Fancy Broadcloths,
Cloths and Cassimeres,
Doeskins, Delivers,
Tweeds and Testings,
S litabie for the ensuing seasons.
My HOSIERY DEPARTMENT is perhaps the most com
plete, choice and fashionable assortment in the State, having
been selected iroin the most celebrated manufactories in Brit
ain and Continental Europe.
Partu swishing to purchase will see at once Ihepropriety of
uiving me a cab, as my goods arv fresh from the original mar
ket> and fashionable to the last degree.
My Light and Fancy Stock Comprises
Fine Irish Liren Shirts & Collars,
Silk, Lawn, and Linen Handkerchiefs,
Suspenders, and Gents Embossed
Leather Belts,
And an e’eganl assoilmcnt of NECK TIES of superior
styles auu shades. They are unmatched and unmatchable in
this country.
Persons wishing to avail themselves of my styles of cu’-
ting and making, w 11 find them superior to any thing hitherto
presented lo the public of Columbus.
.1. SMEKTON, Merchant Tailor.
ocijTt- twflt. Broad Street olumbus, Ga.
1 dmintstrat or’s Sale. —By virtue of an order of ti e
Court of urdinnry o Sumter County, will be sold on tl
Tuesday in December next, before the Court House in Til
boson, Talbot Cos , Ga., lot of land No. (31) thirty-one, in the
sixteenth District/)!’ said ( minty. Paid lot ol land hes near
ihe Muscogee Railroad,and is valuable for its timber; to be
sold as the property of Richard B. Huff, late of Bumter Cos.,
deceased- Sold lot (In benefit of the 1 eirs ol said deceased.
Terms mad-- known on the day of sale.
CRt.24 1854—w&twtds JNO. A. HUFF, Ad’in’r.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
A Desirable Place in Wynnton,
CONTAI’ INC Twenty Acres with a good Dwelling
■‘..:r s T] on it, containing five large rooms, a kitchen, smoke
house, Dairy, Carriage House, Stable, and a well of
* ‘ T “11 gttotl water, ail in first rate repair.
ALSO,
\ COMFORT MILE House and Lot in tliiscity,up town,
il and in a good neighborhood.
HARRISON & McGEHEE, Auctioneers,
Col tmhus, On.Ocl.3f>. 2wA,wiw.
FOR SALE.
A LIKELY No. I Family of Negroes, consisting of a wo-
A. lnan-and six children, 4bois and two virls. A bargain
can be had. Cat! and see AYER & ECTOR, Auc’rs,
OCl3U—wtwtt 131 Broad Street.
PRICES ADVANCED!
DOUBJ-E Ex!r • pr Barrel J* °®
EXTRA FAM 1L Y, per vO
tsupet fine * o in
i.eoraia superfine, 1 ”
Georgia Mills ; ■/.••• *
Usual discount when 20 barrels are taken at one time.
(M .r:tu_wfe Wt.t w 1 NTF.R’S PA> A’ K MILLS
FASHIONABLE
DAGUERRE AN SALOON.
! he proprietor of this peasant, commodious, and first class
! i nos Fine Arts, has again returned to resume his bu
! iness lor the season. Mr. Biddle has had a pn-.c ice of over
j “.prut years, which ranks him one of the most successful oper
a'orsin the professi his pictures are clear, white, hand
some and admired by all. Call and judge for yoursGves.-
Rooms on Broad 8; reel, over G. MygaU s DryGoodsSlore.
A. J. RIDDLL.
Proprietor and Principal Operator.
Columbus, ?ept. 25—w&twtt.
STOVES FOR THE MILLION !
I HAVE on hand an i am daily receiving .a large and fine
assortment of
Cooking, Office and Parlor Stoves,
among which may 3K found
THE IRON WIZZARD,
IRON WITCH .
IRON KINO,
TO UNG A MERIC A ,
EA S TER N F REMIUM,
eagle premimum,
PARLOR COOKING STOVES,
and many others
These Stover are warante 1 to work well, or may be returned
at ray expense
PLAIN AND JAPANNED TIN-WARE,
and general assortment of hou a e furnishing Goods.
Roofing and Guttering done on short notice.
Store oa R.udolph street nearly oppos te the^P.^Office.
Columbus. Ga, Oct-30
Merchants & Bar-keepers Attention!
FINE CIGARS k BRANDY
ON CONSIGNMENT.
100,000 V£2, n *’
~ 5 X Casks *• ’’
ALSO ,
50 Boxes Tobacco. Choice Brands, t ,pin—
Which we offer at reduced PHces Ualt and •
u _ ... . n * w&twtf,
Cphiinbu?, Ga-, Get. ,0.
CITY RESIDENCE
FOR SALE.
J|*pEasL YVE offer on accommodating terms one of
ie niost .^ es ' rah l e residences in the city. The
in lot contains a full acre of ground .situated in the
•■l*^^uppe r part ofthe City, in a healthy location
and convenient to the churches. On theprem
ses are a first rate dwelling and all necessary outhouses;
also, one of the best wells of water in the place.
For further particulars apply to to
IIARRISON & McGEHEE.
oct!6—w&tvvlm. Auctioneers.
Just Received, a Consignment of
KA BBLS. Northern Apples
100 Bbls “ Potatoes.
50 “ “ Unions.
At the Grocery Store of HULL & BRADLEY.
Columbus. Oct. 23. twtf.
Daguerreotypes, Sterescopes and
Vitriotypes.
THE PALACE ROOMS
ARE daily thronged with visitors. Some come to see
the beautifully arranged reception parlor; ihefineSky
Light Operuting Hall; the many fine specimens of most
all the distinguished ladies and gentlemen in this part of
thecountry; the superb stock of Cases, Frames and Lock
ets, and many come to have a life like Likeness taken.
YY’e have just introduced several new styles of Pictures
never before taken in this city, to which we wish to call
the attention of everybody—as every dty brings some
thing new in every kind of business
Remember that Pictures tiken in cloudy as well as fair
weather, in every variety of styles, in clouds, illuminated
and fancy back grounds, crayon, Sterescope and Vitrio*
type. Family groups taken with great facility and accu
racy Particular atttentfon paid to infants and young
children. A liberal discount made to families.
Views taken without reversing.
Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied.
Sick or deceased persons attended to at their residences.
YY 7 e are thankful to all who have thus fur patronized ns,
as also to those who have honored us with their calls.—
Come and see us again, every body. YY 7 e are always hap
py to see you whether you patronize us or not. Our rooms
are always open. Don't forget the place, over Brooks,&
Chapman’s Blue Drug Store.
oct2o—wtwtf WILLARD & DEPEYV.
CLAYTON & WILKINS,
Auction, Commission, Receiving
AND
FORWARDING MERCHANTS.
r IH'HE undersigned, having formed a Copartnership to do
J. a general Auction, Commission, Receiving and For
warding Business at the old stand of
AYER & YVILKINS,
YVill give their personal attention to ail business entrusted
to their care.
23?° YVe are, prepared to make libera! advances upon all
articles of Produce and other Goods consigned to us
23?° Special attention paid to the sale of REAL ES
TATE, NEGROES, &c , at Auction.
P A CLAYTON. F. G. YVILKINS.
Columbus, Ga , Sept. 15, 1855. w&twtf
AUCTION & COMMlSSlON
as'sugssejow i
TP HE undetsigned having purchased the interest of YVM.
AUSTIN, in the firm of Harrison, Austin &. McGe
hee, will continue the
Auction, Commission, Negro Brokerage and
ding Business,
under the name and style of
HARRISON & McGEHEE,
at the old Stand, Nos. 59 & 61, Broad Street; and pledge
themselves to a prompt and faithful attention to all
ness committed to their care. They will give their person
al attention to the Sale of Real Estate, Negroes,
Jleichaiuiize & Produce. Having ample facilities
at command, they are prepared to make liberal advances
on Negroes and Merchandize of every description.
Particular attention given to Administrator’s and Execu
tor’s Sales.
CFIAS.S.H ‘RRINON,
July 30, -w&twtf. A LLEN 0. McGEHEE.
Enquirer copy.
‘CPgd tiUacß>
THE trading public who have hitherto patronized the
TROY FACTORY,
will please take notice that W. K. HARRIS is no Jon
g.;r c uinfcted or associated in any ’m tuner whatever with the
business of the establishment All busiues-* hereafter will be
transacted exclusively with ourselves at. our VVarernoms.
R. G. JEFFERSON & VtO.
Columbus, Ga., Oct. 23. w&twtf
TROY FACTORY WAIIE-ItOOMS,
EAST SIDE “BROAB-ST. —NOS. !i k 36.
R. G. JEFEERSON & CO.
THE above establishment.
“?7 re opened its Sale and YVare
room, with a full
comprising the following articles of reeent manufacture and
of the very best materials, viz:
BEDSTEADS, of various patterns, varying in price
from four to thirty dollars.
CHAlßS—Cottage, Boston Rocking, Office, YYTiting
Nurse’s, Children's, aid Dining
TUBA, BUCKETS, —Common Pine, Cedar and Junipei
—brass and iron hound o! various sizes.
CHURNS—Common Pine, Cedar and Jurii; er, brass
and iron botn and. of variou s sizes.
YVELL BUCKETS, BOA’P BUCKETS.
Wardrobes, Washstands, Tables,
Besides many other articles 1->r house furnishing .and do
mestic purposes.
All orders left at toe YVare room or directed to R. G
Jefferson & Cos., Ir-m country merchants ami others, will ;
be promptly attended io.
The Factory is situated in a section which affords an ;
abundant supply of Oak,Hicko”y, Beach, YVainut, Gum,
Pine, A it, Pojdar, China, &e . .Cc-
RICHARD G JKFFFR.SON J A AIKS HAMILTON.
Co*’ tubus. (Li Sept. 1. 1855 w.Vtwfim.
wTTRaJ’! WHEAT!! WHEAT!”.
PRIORS ADVANCED.
nt F. nil! pa;. $ l.y.i for P.tnie \Vhi> Wheat, and $1 50
\Y tor !’ in ■ Itcd Wheat, lit 1 v* r. t! at.
oct (7 —v, & iwti WINTER’S? rALA’ k MILLS.
IVfti i'.)inl an 1 Atanta papers up) CLt montli and for
; ward b.!l<
TO LAND BUYEIiS.
M THE suhseiiber offers for sale his plantation in
Macon County, Alabama, containing *IOOO acres
of land. It lies on the Middle Cowikee, is perlect
j ly level, and embraces five hundred acres of hammock,
capable of producing fiteen hundred pounds of Cotton
. per acre It is in a fine state of cultivation, and in point
i of eligibility of location and good water, cannot be sur
passed in tnis country. The improvements, consist of a
fine, newly built framed dwelling house, with the necessary
out houses, good gin house and screw, and 500 acres of
open land. It is situated within three miles of the depot
on the Mobile and Girard Railroad, 36 miles from Colum
bus and 4i miles from Enon.on the Chunennuggee Ridge.
Price sl2i cash If desired long time will he given by
adding interest. For further particulars apply to A. D.
Cleckley.at the Store a Andrews, Ridgeway & Cos., Co
lumbus, or to the subscriber on the premises
Oct. tJO —w tw2m JOHN L CLECKLEY.
VALUABLE DIVER PLANTATION
FOR SALE.
r T''RE subscribers offer for sale the Plantation and de
; JL tached pieces of laud ©f the late Major John Cantey,
: deceased, lying in Russell county, Ala., immediately upon
i the Chattahoochee river,twenty milesbelow Columbus Ga.
j The main plantation contains about three thousand acres
ol land, perfectly level and free from freshets; about 1800
acres of rich riv6 r bottoms, balance first quality pine lands,
1400 of which is cleared and in cultivation.
This plantation is unusually well settled, having all the
necessary buildings (framed) to accommodate two hund
red negroes. It is well watered and healthy, and in point
! of fertility and loca'ion, these lands are not surpassed by
any in the State. The plantation is very susceptible of di
vision, and will be sold in a body or divided to suit two
purchasers. Terms will be made liberal, as the lands are
sold for a division.
Persons wishing to bay are requested to examine the
place; and any further information will be given by ad
dressing either of the subscribers.
JAMES CANTEY, Ex’r of John Cantey,
Columbus, Ga.
JOHN CANTEY,
oct2— wtwtillstjan Camden,S. C.
TO PLANTERS.
LINSEYS! LINSEYS!!
WE call attention to the fact that our Lineeys are wi
der, by 2 or 3 inches, than those usually sold here
that they are made of prime Georgia Wool, and weigh
lull 10 ounces to the yard. If Planters consult their in
terest they will buy of our goods. They are the best in
Georgia. aug3lwtwtf WINTER FACTORY.
DESIRABLE HOUSE AND LOT
FOR SALE.
nnHE undersigned offer for sale the House and Lot oc
A cupied at present by M. Woodruff. The house con
tains 8 large rooms, 6 lire places, and a Dairy underneath.
On the lot are a kitchen, with five comfortable rooms, a
smoke house, stable and carriage house, and a well of first
rate water. The improvements are all new and in good
order. Negroes will be taken in exchange for the place.
Apply to HARRISON & McGEHEE.
Columbus, Ga. Oct. 23. wtwlm.
ggggl, DR. LEE, DENTIST,
IIAS returned ami will resume the practic.
li of his profession on A/onday the 15th inst.
Office corner of Broad and Randolph streets —over Mygstt’s
; Store. octll— wAtwdm
• REMOVAL,
CUSHMAN) D C NTIST*
i.-f Removed across lo No. 48 Broad Street, over
Purple’s Jewelry Store. oct‘2- wtwtt.
NEW PILL COlillS.
TAKE pleasure in announcing to their customers and the
public generally, that they have just completed one of the
most extensive and choice stocks of
STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS,
For the S’ ALL TRADE, that lias ever been exhibited in
Columbus, many of the articles being directly imported by
themselves, giving them an opportunity of offering to their
customers, inducements heretofore unknown in Columbus.
Os every description {manufactured expressly for J. & .1. K.
All kinds of EMBROIDERIES fdirect ‘rom Paris.
Rich and Beautiful SILKS *do do do
MANTILLAS & CLOAKS
of eeryj design, direct from Paris.
ALSO, A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF
WOOLEN DRESS GOODS,
embracing every new and desirable style.
A HEAV) STOCK OF
“Negro Blankets, Shoes, Hats &?Kerseys,
and every other article fin their {line at Very Reduced
Prices. Call and examine.
Columbus, Ga. [sept2s—wtwtf
ATTENTION FARMERS!
SPLENDID SEED WHEAT AT PALACE MILLS.
WE have for sale a lot of Pure White Wheat, known as
the T ICTUS WMfcIAT, raised by Mr. Nelson Clayton, of
Chambers county, Ala., equal to the best in the States of Al
abama or Georgia. We [lodge ourselves to pay 25c. more per
bushel for wheat of the next crop raised (uumixed) Irom this
seed than for the best Ited Wheat then in market.
Price $2.50 per bushel oi 75c per peck. This wheat was re
cleaned and prepared for Planting.
oct 17—wtet.wt.f~ VVINTF.R’S PALACE Ml ELS.
STEVENS & KIDDER’S
PATENT SHINGLE MACHINE,
For the Purpose of Splitting, Shaving and Jointing
Shingles.
THE Machine is simple in its construction, but strong
and durable, and not liable to get out of order,
t It will make from £3^ Fifteen hundred to two thou
sand Shingles per hour~£M of superior quality, and of
any desired uniform thickness or taper.
The timber is fed to the Machine as cut from the Log,
without steaming, boiling or drying, in bolts of no required
thickness or shape. Two hands only are needed to attend
it. A two-horse power is sufficient to run it. The Ma
chine can be attached to any kind of motive power, whe
ther run by Horse, Steam or Water—to Mills, Gins, &e.
The undersigned will dispose of Rights for the States of
Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana.
A. S. NEWHOUSE,
A. D HILL.
The Machine can be seen in operation at the WINTER
Irou Works, Montgomery, for six weeks.
Nov. 7. oct9— wtwGm
ssoJßeward.
I WILL give the above reward for the delivery of the i
Notes and other Papers stolen from our Store in June
last, and no questions asked. D. P. ELLIS & CO. j
Enquirer and Corner Stone copy ts oct2—wtwtf
MANLEY & HODGES.
ARE now in receipt of the most Elegant Assort
ment of
Dry Goods
they have ever offered to the community. All are {invited to
call and see us, for we are confident we can please in Style,
Quality and Price. octd—wtwtl’
A SPLENDID Line of Ladies Dress Silks, of!
entirely new styles.
Finest French Printed DeLaines.
Embroideries of every variety.
Richardson’s Pure Housewife Linens.
oct3—wfrtwtf __ MANLEY fc HODGES. j
IJtine Pure ShakcrtFlannel.
. Silk Warp “‘w
Superior 4-4 English “
oct2 —twtf M ANLEY & HODGES.
I Barnsley’s Table iDamask.
3 to Hid inch. best Linen Sheeting,
Napkins. Towelling, fee.
10, It & 12—4 R‘St Bed Blankets.
A superior lot of Nigro do.
oci2—twtt MANLEY& HODGES.
Velvet. Brussells 2 <fc 3 ply Carpets.
Oil Cloths for Rooms and Passages.
Chenelle and Velvet Rugs.
oct2 -twtf MANLEY fe HODGI S.
Ladies CLOAK CLOTHS ot various colors and Trimmings
to match.
White and Colorel Marseilles Quilts.
oct2 —twtf MANLEY & HODGES.
Enquirer copy.
BROOKS & (!HAPMM~
a)S3LW<S‘Csa® : o i a3 8
COLUMBUS, GA.
HAVE removed to their new and com mod i- j
ousStore, 2 Doors Below their old Stand,
on West Broad Street.
We are now receiving and offering at Whole
sale and Retail prices, a Stock of
DRUGS, MEDCINES,
And all other articles pertaining to our busi
ness, which, in point ot quality and variety,are j
equal,it not superior, to any aver before offered :
in this market.
Physicians and Merchants doing
business in the Country, will find it to their in
terest to call and examine our stock before purchasing else
! where, as we shall be enabled, through our facilities, to offer
our articles upon very low terms.
PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT.
In this important branch of the business we have made ma
j ny desirable improvements, to which, we particularly call the
1 at'entiou of Physicians aud the citizens of Columbus. Fully
1 aware ot the responsibility attached to the COMPOUNDING
: OF MKI) ICIN ES and the precaution necessary to be used we
i are determined to give it our personal attention; which assu
rance, with our kuown exr eiience in the business, will, we
trust, secure ter us a continuance ot the liberal patronage
hitherto bestowed.
Physicians and those who wish to be served after the usual
hour of closing at night, will fkd us in the back room above
the store, which is accessible by a Sight of stairs from ,the
front.
IMPORTED
FRENCH TOILET ARTICLES.
They are also receiving aud will continue to keep on hand a
good supply of the above; consisting of a great variety of
Soaps. Lubin’s Hdkf. Extracts & Cologne,
In Cut and beautiful Bohemian Glassware Bottles; also,, other
Fancy Articles, to which we respectfully ‘'invuc attention.
4S“3i?u of the Negro ana Mortar.
JOHN W. BROOKS,
oct3 —w&twtf F. B.CHAPMAN.
For Sale.
A FIRST Rate Saddler and Harness Hakes, 27 years of ate*
of good character, intelligent, sound aad healthy.
Applyto A. K. AYER
ocU—twti 131 Broad Stre t.
LANDSCAPE GARDENING.
GEORGE KIDD
TTTILf. go out from ourNumery to lay out Gardens anywhere
t V in the Stafp of Georgi*, or the adjoining conntiesin Ala
bfma. Address Moses Sc Lee,
n33— twtf ESQUEHNF.IHLL NUR3F.KV
AY ER & ECTOR,
General Agents, Auction, Commission, Re
ceiving, and Forwarding Merchants,
NO. 131, WEST BROAD STREET.
PARTICULAR attention given to the keeping, pur
chase and sale of Negroes. Administrator’s and Ex
ecutor’s Sales attended toon reasonable terms.
Columbus, Ga, Oct. 13, 1855. twtf.
A. M HULL. H. C. BRADLEY.
HULL & BRADLEY,
Grocers & Commission Merchants,.
AT THE OLD STAND OF D. P. ELLIS 4 CO,
COLUMBUS, GA.
Highest market prices paid lor Hides, Cotton and Linen
Rags, Wool, &c. oct9—twtf.
DRS. SCHLEY & DAVIS.
OFFICE OVER ST. MARY’S BANK BUILDING,
<>ct27—twtf UPSTAIRS.
ATTENTION EVERYBODY !
1 AA VE REMOVED MY STOCK OF
j BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.,
| HaaLa--.l£js To the Auction Store of
HARRISON & McGEHEE,
j No- 69, n est fide Broad Street, where I shall be pleased to
j see my friends and all who want to buy
Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles
O- AT COST, FOB MSB!-a
I still have a number of valuable BOOKS and a good
lot of STAPLE AND FANCY STATION Eli Y,
which I am very anxious to dispose of, as I desire to quit
the business.
I have fitted up a part of the store expressly for my ac
commodation, and the ladies are particularly invited to
ca ll and examine my stock. Come soon, if you want bap*
gai ns ’ „
1 am still acting as MAGISTRA TE, and will be plea
sed to aitend to the collection of claims and all other bu
siness connected with the Office.
JORDAN L. HOWELL.
Columbus, Sept . 25. w&twtf
Land for Sale !
THEsubscriberoffers for sale his \aluable planta
situated on Chattahoochee river,in Henry county,
Ala , twelve miles below Eufaula, containing Sixteen
rs undr and Acres, more or less. Tliereare one hundred
acres of uncleared river bottom that will produce a bag of
cotton to the acre. There are on thepremises a fine dwelling
twelve frame l negro houes, a good well of water,and a never
(ailing spring; a fine gin carried by water power. With little
expense a good mill could be put in operation. All of the
fields have running water in them, supplied by unfailing
springs. For p i-ity of water the springs cannot be exceeded
iii the ‘south. The land is productive and the titles indisputa
ble. To those who are disposed to see the place, 1 say come,
and I am sure you will embrace this opportunity of acquiring
a good farm. Z. C. WILLIAMS*
septSO tw3m.
“FARMERS’ k EXCHANGE BANK”
Os Charleston, South Carolina.
AGENCY AT COLUMBUS.
OILLS on New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston,
_> Savannah and Augusta, discounted at customary rates-
Sight Exchange on any of the above named cities for sale.
E. T. TAYLOR, Agent.
Office next door to the Poet Office.
C ilumb is. Oo 5 L ; wlmtw2ra
Valuable Town Property for Sale.
Jjkndk THE large and commodious [residence of the
patS bite Walter T. Colquitt, situated on the corner of
Randolph and Troup street-, in the city of Co
lumbus, is oflered lor sale on accommodating terms.
The house is of brick; contains ten rooms; is supplied
with gas, and is in a state of thorough repair.
The lot is large; runs through an entire block; contains
one acre; is surrounded with a brick fence, and is supplied
witli hydrant water.
The kitchen is of brick and contains four large rooms ;
the other outhouses are large and substantial.
For further particulars enquite of
P. H. COLQUITT.
Col umbus, Ga. octl3-twoaw&wtl.
By Authority of the State of Georgia.
FORT GAINES ACADEMY
LOTTERY.
‘THIE subscriber having accepted from the Commissioners
JL the Agency and Management of the FORT GAINES
AO A DEMY LOTTERY, has estaoli-hed the prii cipal f ffice at
Atiuuta, Georgia, and intends conducting the Lottery on the
same plan as that of the Southern Military Academy Lottery , of
Alabama.
GRAND SCHEME FOR NOV.
dtT.S!S &.
be drawn N>v. 23, 1P55, in the City of Atlanta, Ga.,
when Prizes amounting to
Will be distributed according to the following magnificent
Scheme! £_ > g7 > ' , And remember every Prize is drawn at each
Drawing, and paid when due WITHOU l’ DEDUCTICN !
1 Prize of. §IO,OOO
2 Prizes ol 2,000 are 4,000
3 “ of 500 are 1500
II “ of 250 are... 2,709
10 “ of 110 are 1,100
17 “ oi 75 are 1,275
43 “ of 50 are 2,150
84 “ of 25 are 2,075
500 “ of 10 are 2.000
530 •* of 5 are 3,150
1,000 Prizes amounting to 830,000
Tickets 85 —Ha!vess2.so- Quarters §1.25.
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERS!
Bills on all solvent Banks at par. All communications
strictly confidential.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager,
April 21 —td Atlanta, Georgia.
JOHN MAY Agent.
Office nearly opposite the P. O. Columbus, Ga.
Tour fine plantations,
SEVERAL TOWN LOTS, AND
LIVERY STABLE,
r pHE subscriber wishing to close up his offers the
■ best bargains in plantations, that h*iS b<*a.o%rcd-~tblpur
i chasers for many years.
1 I offer my .well-known plantation on Cifttlaboochde river
and Cowikee Creek, consisting of Y 550
| and POO acres cleared and under good tensing.-—the and
! outhouses framed, the former having g&od bfick ehuniiej#,’ ‘
This is a remarkably healthy location* and* and •
j abundant water. I offer also my
FARM AND MUXrIiS
on Chanehatchee creek, containing I*B3.acres of land, 3t*(J elea
j red and under good and new fenciug.ttlie overseez’s bous* and
negro houses framed, with fgeod stone and briek ceffiiaeys.
This place is also no* ea for its health- and fine vaUe*;.. There
is also on this place the best
WATER-POWER
: for manufact r ring purposes, in this section !of country. I oi- •
ter also the place now occupied by Thomas A. Key, containing -
400 acres, Cos or 70 acres cleared. There is on this tract
GOOD SAW AND GRIST MlLlso,
and other buildings, all new and i good order.
1 offer also the tract occupied byJ.A.|Scott, containing 252 J
acres, 150 or 65 cleared land. AU the abo\e are [good tariffing
Lands. I osier for sale,also, ail toy Town Lots, a number of
them well improved and others fine buildiDg situations. All i
of the above described property can be bought low. Call and <
see* Eufaula, Ala. THOMAS BL’OURNOY.
WE OFFER FOR SALE OUR
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE,
With all the Horses, Carriages, Buggies, &c. Any one wish* fe
intr to purchase, will do well to call and examine for them--
S el Yfe3 ; FLOURNOY*. BMUTH A.
Eufaula, Ala., Oct. 3,1855. octSwtf
WANTED,
UNTIL Ist January next, a faithful and trutty seryaqL
girl, as nurse. Apply at the
Oct? 13-twtf. TIMES &. SENTINEL.